Atarashiya Number 1 lunch place that you have to try in Nozawaonsen!
Everything’s great here - barbecue chicken rice bowl (yakitori don), fried chicken cutlet (katsudon), unagi-don.
Walk-in only, only open for lunch and an early dinner (4pm - 5:30pm)
Cash and credit cards accepted. Closed on Thursdays.
The most popular soba place, located along the main shopping street, open for lunch and dinner.
Walk in only. Cash preferred. Closed on Tuesdays.
One of our favorite cafes - near Ogama. Great spot to spend the afternoon chilling by the window and watching the snow fall. Lunch sets available.
Walk-in only. English and Japanese. Cash preferred.
Japanese home cooking, which may include Western dishes such as pasta, wedges and etc.
Located near the post office near the end of the main shopping street.
Limited English.
Cash only.
Wakagiri is a Japanese restaurant just off Oyu Street, next to Marumiya Stationery Shop. With table seating and a spacious tatami area, it's a comfortable spot. The menu includes sushi, soba, ramen, salads, and great-value set meals, plus a range of vegetarian and vegan options available on a separate menu.
Reservations recommended. Cash and card accepted.
Located in the SPArena complex, this canteen offers a variety of dishes and drinks, great after an onsen in the winter or after a dip in the SPArena pool in the Summer.
Cash and card accepted.
https://en.nozawaski.com/summer/facilities/chantel-restaurant/
Kawahiro is a long-standing, family-run restaurant at the base of the Nagasaka Gondola. The menu focuses on classic Japanese mountain food, with favourites including tendon, katsudon, soba and udon. It's a popular stop for a quick lunch or a warm meal after a day on the slopes.
Family run restaurant with local Japanese dishes including rice bowls, ramen and gyoza. Located just off the main road into town it is a short walk from O-yu street. It is open for Lunch and Dinner.
Cash and card accepted.
Shohei Soba is a small, traditional soba restaurant located on Nozawa Onsen's main street, upstairs in the Ikemoto Building above Sumo Nabe. The menu focuses on freshly made soba noodles, served either cold with a dipping sauce or in a hot broth. For a classic combination, add the tempura prawns and seasonal vegetables on the side.
Available for lunch and dinner.
A charming café and artisan shop in Nozawa Onsen, offering homemade drinks, light bites, and a curated selection of handcrafted goods and local crafts in a cozy, creative setting.